Sacred Heart High School - Reflections Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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Basketball — Irish Style! BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SH OPP 57 Table Rock 75 45 Nebraska City Lourdes 44 40 Rock Port 69 58 Dier 61 39 Johnson-Brock 70 42 Elwood 66 63 Midway-Denton 53 40 Mound City 57 32 Pawnee City 57 39 Dawson-Verdon 47 32 Southeast 60 57 Humboldt 73 40 Southeast 66 46 Nebraska City Lourdes 49 62 Louisville 58 55 Axtel 42 62 Highland 63 70 Hamburg 81 47 Douglas 73 53 Humboldt 60 42 Ddler 73 48 Filey 65 38 Sterling 41 49 Nelson 44 The 1981-1982 basketball season was very exciting for the Irish. Talent and team- work were the key factors in the 19-5 record Enthusiasm grew with each game, and as the team entered the state tournament. Jeff Oliver, Pat Olberding. and Mark Bippes were named to the All-Conference first team at the end of the season Above Whoops! Irish and Fiey Widcats try to gain control of the ba Left Steve Hoy reaches towards the sky - and the basketball - but It seems he's outnumbered by Louisville Lions. Lower left Tom Olberding attempts to regain his balance after the ban has slipped out of his hands. Below Pat Olberding seems to have a slight edge over this Louisvile player Varsity Players Kneeling Mark Metnzer. Brian Hoy. Steve Hoy. and John Dixon Standing Tom Olberding. John Fischer, Chris Rathman. Pat Olberding. John Froeschl. Mark Bippes, Dan Goltz. and Jeff Oiver Reserve Players. Tom Sells. Mike Frederick. Greg Goltz. Todd Scheitel. John Watton. Scott Smith, and Tony Frederick. 25

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Successful Season for Irish Gridders FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD SH OPP 21 Pawn©© City 22 28 Southeast 8 9 Nebraska City Lourdes 6 6 Tecumseh 20 20 AxteH 13 12 Palmyra 3 20 Meridian 34 13 Humboldt 8 Members of the 1982 footbal squad are pictured above Front row. left to right Tom Sells Mike Frederick. Greg Liberty. Todd Scheitel, Brian Hoy. Tony Frederick. Mary Memzer. and Scott Smith. Second row John Dixon. Bi Helmick. Kenny Schawang. Chris Rathman. John Fischer. Dan Goltz. Tom Olberding. Dave Aitken. and Joe Fischer Third row (all Seniors) Jeff Coonce. Kevin Smith. Dave Knobbe. Mark Bppes. Pat Olberding. Jeff Oiver. Don Hoppe. Steve Hoy, and Henry Silva John Froeschl is not pictured The 1981 football season proved to be very successful. The Irish team came away with a 5-3 record. Much skill was shown at all times on the field, and many underclassmen gained valuable experience that will aid them in their future years at Sacred Heart. For the second year in a row. the Irish traveled to Meridian to play an eight-man game. Although they bowed to the hosts, this was an important game as the Galaxy Conference Southern Division will turn to eight-man football next year. Team captains Dave Knobbe and Jeff Oliver led the Irish throughout the season, and Steve Hoy was named the Galaxy All-Conference first team for his performances on the squad. Mark Bippes and Tony Frederick are shown at the left, in a successful attempt of causing the opponent to fumble Middle right: Jeff Oliver and on unidentified Irishman launch their attack against a Southeast Mustang while Chris Rathman. Dan Goltz. and John Dixon look on Directly above AH attention is focused on the ball as Irish and Palmyra Panther gridders scramble to recover it. 24

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Happiness Is: A Trip To State For the first time since 1974, the Sacred Heart boys' basketball team reached the state tournament. By defeating the Sterling Jets in D-1 regional action, the Irish earned a chance to go up against the Nelson Tigers. A special pep rally was held for the boys, and they were escorted out of town on their way to Lincoln by Mayor Dale Shaffer. Although the Irish fell to the Tigers in the opening round, 49-44, this was a very exciting experience for all involved. The support and enthusiasm shown by fans was very inspiring, and is a sure sign that It's Great to be Irish! ■ 26